Critt Hunter has been on an amazing journey as an artist, and last year’s Nickel Plate Arts gala included a memorable milestone for him. “Nickel Plate Arts truly, truly holds a special place in my heart. The impact that Nickel Plate brought me, gave me...
FISHERS, Ind. (September 28, 2023) — Nickel Plate Arts hosted the 11th Anniversary Gala on September 13, 2023, with the theme “Art is in Fashion.” The event was held at and sponsored by Conner Prairie and consisted of art demonstrations and activities, a fashion show celebrating Hamilton County's fashionable heritage...
Noblesville, Ind. (September 25, 2023) — Nickel Plate Arts introduces Noblesville Creates as its new name and brand. Ailithir McGill, the Nickel Plate Arts Director, announced the rebranding alongside Rachael Coverdale, Nickel Plate Arts board member and President of Coverdale Consulting, at their annual gala earlier this month. McGill emphasized how the...
Leslie Ober is an award-winning Indiana artist who dabbles in various mediums and subject matter. No matter the artwork, Ober’s goal is always to capture life and light in each and every one of her works. Ober attended Indiana University where she received a degree in...
MELI will be hosting at booth on Friday Friday, August 4th, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Nickel Plate Arts' campus. Make sure to check out what they have to offer. Garments will be for sale! MELI will also be facilitating...
Craig Mullins discovered his natural talent for drawing at an early age. Encouraged by his friends, teachers, and family to pursue his talent in some way, Mullins attended and taught at the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State University. For most of his...
Nickel Plate Arts needs volunteers for upcoming events. Volunteering is a great way to get involved with and support our arts community, while also having a lot of fun! Brief descriptions of volunteers roles appear below: we can provide more detail upon request. Even...
UPDATED DEADLINE: 11:59PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023Noblesville Main Street, along with Nickel Plate Arts, is coordinating Art at the Market during the Noblesville Farmers' Market on August 5, 2023 at Federal Hill Commons. Art at the Market will run the same hours as the Farmers'...
John Dierdorf, a past member of the Nickel Plate Arts board, has a passion for artwork that creates expression for architectural elements, trees, and flowers. Abstract impressionism is Dierdorf’s preferred style and definition of his work, and the use of “loose, spontaneous brushstrokes'' to capture...
What is art? Art is something that we all recognize but is sometimes hard to define. Nickel Plate Arts has the privilege of interacting with artists that range from oil painting, to theater, to music, and more. Chris and Amie Knuckles are recent partners through...